The shot on the left is the bare minimum that I carry while "out and about".
On the right is a small E.D.C bag (every day carry) that I have on my belt during outdoor shoots, hunting, fishing or just out in the woods for the day.

We managed a short photo-shoot today to gather some more shots for our up-coming website. The site was several miles of shoreline and forest's along one of our local lakes. Not bitter cold, but a bit brisk and windy. The area should be around freezing with a slight wind tonight. Combined with the dampness, not a very comfortable night outside.
This photo is a prime example of your first line of defense against the elements. It is always said that your best survival item you have on your person at any time is the clothes on your back. I have a Gore-Tex outer jacket over polar fleece, fleece lined upland hunting pants, and comfortable Gore-Tex hiking shoes. My E.D.C (every day carry) bag is under the coat on my belt. With what I have on, and the contents of my E.D.C, I could spend the night out on a 32deg. night with wind and stay fairly warm. You may not be snug as in your own bed, but you won't have to worry about freezing.
There has been several times in past years, that I have spent the night out; equipped just like this photo, in weather just like this, just to "push the limits" and see how the night goes. I can safely say that over those years, this method of equipping for survival has proved itself time and time again. With just a bit of thinking in how your dressed, and what your carrying on your person, you can endure a night out without to much difficulty.

We are at present, gearing up to launch our dedicated website of survival tool, kits, and other outdoor supplies. While gathering all that is necessary to launch a site, one problem is plaguing us more than any other. ...........Who to host the site. If anyone has ANY suggestions on hosting that does not cost an arm and a leg, and is at least fairly simple to use; then please drop a line and sound out. Were close to being up and running with the exception of a few simple issues and hosting is one of them.
Stay tuned and stay warm.................................................
The Staff.